DPL Teens

Let this happy cat be your inspiration for a week full of laughs.  Or, if that doesn’t work for ya, try one of the following funny reads and pass it along to a friend when you’re done.  Click on the title to find a brief summary, or to place a hold on the item.

 Millicent Min, Girl Genius

Thownk

Al Capone Does My Shirts

Confess-O-Rama

Love Among the Walnuts

A Fate Totally Worse Than Death

The Boyfriend List

The Schernoff Discoveries

A Bad Beginning

Go on, spread the smiles around to all the cool cats you know.  After you read one of these titles, leave us a comment and let us know how funny it really was.  We’d also love to hear what the funniest book you’ve ever read is, so that we can be sure to add it to our list. �

To kick-off the 2008 Teen Summer Reading Program we thought we’d try and have some extra fun by hosting our first video game tournament.  Turns out, everyone had soooo much fun that plans for additional tournaments are already in the works.  In the meantime, check out these pics of the champs from the May 31st kick-off event that took place at the Fairmount St. location:

Plus, if you need something to do on a rainy summer day you can always hone your gaming skills by checking out a copy of Guitar Hero III or Dance Dance Revolution from the library.  Maybe you could be DPL’s next Guitar Hero…

This is a book about a boy who has lots of problems going into a higher grade.  I liked this book because it was funny and the most coolest book I ever read. I recommend this book to any kid who is looking for a good laugh.  And any girl who wants to see a boy having the worst time of his life.  So if you’re looking for a funny book to read, pick Diary of A Wimpy Kid.  –Ashley D., sixth grader

Time is running out, register today!  Entries for this year’s Teen Battle of the Bands must be submitted by this Wednesday, June 18th.  Pick up the rules and registration forms at either Davenport Public Library location.  A link to the forms can also be found on the DPL homepage. 

Cash prizes will be awarded the night of the Battle.  Plus, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place bands will have the chance to rock out at two PAID gigs over the summer, thanks to the city’s Parks & Rec. Dept.  For more info call the DPL Youth Services Dept. at 563-326-7900. 

Don’t play an instrument?  Haven’t put a band together?  No worries.  All are welcome to attend the event and cheer on the bands.  The 2008 Metamorphic Battle of the Bands begins at 7 pm on Wednesday, June 25th, in the Fairmount St. Library parking lot.�

 At this Tuesday’s Teen Night Transformation, from 3-5 at the Fairmount St. location, we’ll be exploring the creative uses of duct tape.  Be sure to join us, as we’ll have plenty of brightly colored duct tape on hand for you to go wild with.  You can make just about anything you can think of out of duct tape.  We’ll start by creating one of a kind, super cool wallets and purses.  And if enough of you finish the Summer Reading Program this year, maybe we can duct tape a staff member to the wall.  Get reading. 

Join us for free pizza and a metamorphic movie on select Saturdays this summer at the Fairmount St. Library.  Fun AND yum!   

6/14 Karate Kid

6/28 Transformers

7/12 Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

 Shows begin at 2:00.  Call 563-326-7893 for more info.

Tomorrow is our first Anime Matinee of the summer.  Showtime is at 2:00 at the Fairmount St. Library.  We will have free popcorn for everyone to munch on.  Also, the Teen Volunteer Council will have drinks for sale, so be sure to scrounge around under those couch cushions for some spare change.  See ya!